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6 thoughts on “The 10 Practices of Coaching-Leaders Pt. 2”

Loved the opening sentence!… Great reminders that there are always many ways to get from Point A to Point B and even though it may not be the best way or the path I may have taken when the “coachee” comes up with the plan it’s always a better option. When I think they may be missing something or there could be an easier way even though the outcome will be the same, I use open ended questions to ask the person “If you take that approach, how would you consider addressing XYZ scenario” or “if you take that approach don’t forget to consider xyz factors” so that I am not directing but getting them to think outside the box. I think pointing to past successes and also using past failures as learning opportunities is helpful to consider changes for the present,

Behavioural aspects are always first identified properties of coacheee.

Behaviour norms doesn’t affect performance path way from first day or more precisely it’s belong to old die hard habits which forms character and finally become part of professional life and hamper progress In multiple ways.

From here feedback mechanism starts and world of opinions takes place like This is bad or good. Fun is that opinion given by those guys who don’t want to correct situation.

Such instances Leads to criss cross situations. Environment leads to poor productivity and devalued culture. So

coaching = feedback+character of coachee+ current habbits+ role of immediate boss+opinion of colleagues within department and —- is environment right for coaching= then right performance can be expected.

This one really got me when I read #5. “Inner agitation suggests you’ve stopped listening and started fixing.” Ouch! That felt like a poke with a sharp stick. I realize how often I do just that. I’m coming up with “solutions” before the other person stops talking. I have even been so anxious that I interrupt them…to “help” of course.

I’ve really got some work to do in this area. I appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks!

I must say, I am in the midst of leadership training, and when I read these blog posts, it reaffirms for me, that I truly am on the right path. Your words speak directly to my spirt. I get it. I understand it. I naturally apply these philosophies you write about as if it were second nature.

I often question how I already know this stuff. Why it’s so familiar? I mean, I have had no prior leadership training. I find myself nodding with agreement as I read. And wonder why it’s so hard to find others who think the way you (and I) do.